[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 11]
[Senate]
[Page 14830]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 PRAYER

  The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, offered the following prayer:
  Let us pray.
  O God, our mighty fortress, the source of all that is good, hallowed 
be Your Name. Lord, empower Your Senators to accomplish Your good in 
our world, leading them on the path of humility. Give them courage to 
live their faith so that people will see their positive contributions 
and glorify Your Name. Enable our lawmakers to respect and love each 
other unconditionally, even as You have so loved us. May they set apart 
sacred time to be with You.
  Thank You for the gifts of life, love, and laughter that You provide 
us throughout life's seasons. Lord, fill all our hearts to overflowing 
with Your transformative love.
  We pray in Your loving Name. Amen.

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